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Neuropathy and feet feeling heavy.

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 7, 2023 | Replies (15)
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I have heavy and numbness in my ankle and walk with a walker. Cane is not enough support for me. What is AFO? People who are able tend to be critical, saying you should walk with a cane. I have big balance issues and a meningioma which is contributing to this problem of balance.

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NJ Ed | @njed | Nov 1, 2023

AFO - Ankle Foot Orthoses.....various manufacturers and the cost of mine were covered by insurance due to the fact the doctor wrote a prescription, and I went to a company that fit me for the product I'm wearing. Without the AFO's I walk like I have flippers strapped to my feet. With them on, close to normal walk but my gait is still unusual. For me, the balance is controlled from below the knee where I don't have neuropathy.

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